Akita · Permanent cultural facility
Akita Museum of Art
Explore Akita's festivals and everyday life through Tsuguharu Foujita's monumental Events of Akita, then enjoy changing exhibitions and views across the water garden.
What to see
- Events of Akita in the second-floor mural gallery, listed as on display on the official artwork page
- Masakichi Hirano Collection centered on Foujita, plus special exhibitions
- The water garden and spiral staircase
JR Akita Station → your visit
- Walk about 10 minutes from JR Akita Station.
Closures & important conditions
Irregular closures: Nov 30–Dec 4, Dec 9–10, Dec 31–Jan 3, Jan 18–22, and Mar 8–17 for changes or maintenance.
- Official artwork images carry copyright notices and a no-printing notice. Do not copy website images.
- Announced closures: 30 November–4 December and 9–10 December 2026; 31 December 2026–3 January 2027; and 18–22 January 2027. Check the official calendar for further changes.
Closure information reviewed: 2026-11-06. Check last-minute changes.
Plan your visit
Checked: 2026-10-31 · a facility guide, not a dated festival listing
Hours & admission arrangements
10:00–18:00; ticket sales end 17:30. Extended hours are separately announced.
General admission booking requirements have not been confirmed. Talks and workshops have event-specific conditions.
What still needs checking
- Exhibition-change and temporary closures on the visit date
- Program reservations and availability
Official sources & photographs
Access to individual areas, exhibits and activities can vary by day.
Photo pending · View official photos ↗
Announced exhibitions
Periods can include closed days. Open each exhibition for its own conditions.
- Ken Kuroi: Original Picture-Book Art, Celebrating 40 Years of Gon, the Little Fox · 2026-10-03 – 2026-11-29
- People in the Masakichi Hirano Collection · 2026-12-05 – 2027-01-17
- Tsuguharu Foujita and Events of Akita · 2027-01-23 – 2027-04-11